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  Kerala polls: BJP releases second list of 39 candidates, fields Kummanam Rajasekharan from Aranmula

  India | April 03, 2026 11:44 IST

  Former CPI MLA CC Mukundan, who recently joined the BJP, will be the party's candidate from Nattika, and cardiologist Dr N Prathap Kumar, Chairman and Managing Director of the Meditrina Hospital Group, is the BJP's candidate from Kollam.

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  70 per cent Kerala MLAs face criminal cases, serious charges against 25 pc: ADR Report

  India | April 03, 2026 11:44 IST

  The analysis, conducted by ADR and Kerala Election Watch, examined affidavits of 132 sitting MLAs and found that 92 legislators have pending criminal cases.

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  Assam assembly elections 2026: AAP announces second list of candidates | Check names

  Assam | April 03, 2026 12:24 IST

  The AAP, which is yet to open its account in the Assam assembly, will be contesting the polls here without an alliance with any other opposition party.

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  EC removes Bengal's top officials, including Chief Secy, DGP, hours after announcing poll schedule

  April 03, 2026 12:22 IST

  The transfer of officials comes hours after the poll body announced the schedule for assembly elections in four states, including West Bengal, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Assam, along with one Union Territory, Puducherry.

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  Margins that matter: How close contests shaped West Bengal Assembly elections in 2021 | Explained

  March 16, 2026 8:53 IST

  The 2021 West Bengal Assembly elections saw several seats decided by razor-thin margins. A mix of urban and rural constituencies highlighted the competitive political scenario, with many seats decided by less than 2,000 votes.

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  Matrize-IANS Opinion Poll predicts Mamata's return to Bengal throne; easy win for Himanta in Assam

  India | March 15, 2026 23:45 IST

  India TV Opinion Poll: As per the survey, the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) is expected to get around 155 - 170 seats, while BJP may get 100 - 115 seats. In Assam, the people is likely to put their faith again with the CM Himanta Biswa Sarma-led BJP government.

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  Puducherry Assembly elections date: Voting to be held in a single phase on April 9; result on May 4

  India | March 15, 2026 17:51 IST

  Puducherry Assembly elections date 2026: According to the poll body, the elections in Puducherry will be held in a single phase on April 9, result to be announced on May 4.

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  Keralam Assembly Elections Date 2026: Polling on April 9, results to be announced on May 4

  India | March 15, 2026 17:50 IST

  The Election Commission on March 15 announced the schedule for the Keralam Assembly Elections 2026. Poll preparations, including electoral roll updates and security assessments, have already been completed. With the announcement, the Model Code of Conduct has come into force.

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  West Bengal Assembly elections date 2026: Voting to be held in two phases on April 23 and 29

  March 15, 2026 18:11 IST

  West Bengal Assembly elections date 2026: As per the Election Commission, the election will be held on April 23 and 29, result will be announced on May 4.

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  Assam assembly elections date 2026: Voting to be held in a single phase on April 9; result on May 4

  Assam | March 15, 2026 17:49 IST

  Assam assembly elections date 2026: The Election Commission has announced the dates for Assam assembly elections. As per the Election Commission, the election will be held on April 9, the result will be announced on May 4.

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  Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections Date 2026: Polling on April 23, results to be announced on May 4

  March 15, 2026 17:51 IST

  The Election Commission on March 15 announced the schedule for the Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections 2026. Preparations such as reviewing poll readiness, finalising electoral rolls and assessing security arrangements have already been completed.

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  'It’s clear West Bengal is supporting BJP… ,' says PM Narendra Modi

  India | March 15, 2026 16:08 IST

  PM Narendra Modi in a post on X mentioned, "Highlights from a euphoric rally in Kolkata yesterday! It’s clear West Bengal is supporting BJP…"

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  Assembly Election 2026: Matrize-IANS Opinion poll predicts NDA's massive victory in Tamil Nadu

  India | March 15, 2026 23:33 IST

  Assembly Election 2026: West Bengal's 294-seat Legislative Assembly faces a high-stakes clash between the ruling Trinamool Congress, led by Mamata Banerjee since 2011 and the Bharatiya Janata Party.

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  EC to announce poll schedule for Kerala, Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Assam and Puducherry at 4 pm

  India | April 03, 2026 12:20 IST

  Polls are due in West Bengal, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Assam, and Puducherry. The poll body has convened a press conference at 4 pm to announce the schedule.

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  Congress releases second list of 23 candidates for Assam polls, leaves 15 seats for allies

  Assam | April 03, 2026 12:24 IST

  The Congress has set aside the Assembly constituencies of Bajali, Palasbari, Guwahati Central, Goreswar, Morigaon, and Barhampur, among others, for the alliance partners. The grand old party has been out of power in the northeastern state since 2016.

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  Madurai East Assembly Polls 2026: Seat profile, past winners, margin and candidates

  April 22, 2026 19:30 IST

  Madurai East Assembly Polls 2026: In the 2021 assembly elections, P Moorthy of the DMK won the seat by defeating Gopalakrishnan R of the AIADMK with a margin of 49,604 votes.

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  Setback for CPM: Veteran leader G Sudhakaran to contest Keralam polls as independent candidate

  India | April 03, 2026 12:20 IST

  Sudhakaran said he would speak about political issues during the campaign but would not speak against the government and did not know whether there was anti-incumbency.

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  Harbour Assembly Polls 2026: Seat profile, past winners, margin and candidates

  April 25, 2026 10:45 IST

  The Harbour Assembly constituency comes under the Diamond Harbour Lok Sabha constituency. In 2021, Sekarbabu PK of the DMK won the seat by defeating Vinoj P Selvam of the BJP with a margin of 27274 votes.

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  Velachery Assembly Polls 2026: Seat profile, past winners, margin and candidates

  April 25, 2026 10:55 IST

  The Velachery Assembly constituency comes under the Chennai South Lok Sabha constituency. In 2021, JMH Aassan Maulaana of the Congress won the seat by defeating MK Ashok of the AIADMK with a margin of 4352 votes.

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  Thiyagarayanagar Assembly Polls 2026: Seat profile, past winners, margin and candidates

  April 25, 2026 15:56 IST

  The Thiyagarayanagar Assembly constituency comes under the Chennai South Lok Sabha constituency. In 2021, Karunanithi J of the DMK won the seat by defeating Sathiyanaarayanan B of the AIADMK with a margin of 137 votes.